Healthy Charleston

I am very much looking forward to bringing you another episode of The Healthy Charleston Podcast today.  I was fortunate enough to be joined by Aaron Embry.  Aaron is involved in research, treating patients as a physical therapist, and also serves as the SCAPTA president.  We discuss some very cool ideas and concepts on how physical therapy can have an impact on our community and what the future of the profession is. The biggest takeaway from today's episode for me was a question Aaron asked regarding what kind of impact a podcast or practice like ours can have on a community like Charleston.  This was a very mind-opening moment for me and I hope it is for you as well.  Enjoy! Topics discussed: What led Aaron to the political side of physical therapy A rundown of bio-mechanics from Aaron Does physical therapy have a unified definition? Never taking away your love for taking care of the individual Exploring the growth of the physical therapy profession The benefits of being a member of SCAPTA Reach out to

Today, on The Healthy Charleston Podcast, we are joined by guest host, Nate Jones, and we are looking forward to bringing another informative interview with Dr. Russel Daniel.   Russell Daniel is the owner and medical director of Southcoast Regenerative medicine. He has practiced medicine for over twenty years and is widely respected by peers both for his knowledge and technical abilities, as well as for his ethical approach to patient care. Many physicians after developing problems, have chosen Dr. Daniel as their physician. Topics Discussed: Dr. Russel's background and what is regenerative medicine Reasons medical doctors may push back on the use of regenerative medicine What are stem cells and how are they being utilized in medicine alpha-2-Macroglobulin and arthritis... how does it help The future of stem cells and how they are changing modern medicine How Physical Therapy and regenerative medicine can pair together Reach out to Dr. Russel: Via website: https://www.scregenerative.com/

I am looking forward to bringing you guys another episode of The Healthy Charleston Podcast and today we are joined by Jan Park with Health Yourself by JP.  Health Yourself offers online courses & private coaching. With 25 years of combined experience as a Registered Nurse, Certified Weight Management Specialist, Fitness trainer, Corporate Wellness Manager, and mom of 3, Jan Park has helped hundreds of people lose weight and feel their best. Jan has coached a variety of clients including college students, and women  and men of all ages. She has also helped people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes manage their conditions better using these nutritional strategies.  Enjoy!   Topics discussed: Jan's career path and how she moved into preventative care The traditional medical system and it's lack of interventionism Empowering patients to be their own doctors and nurses through proper nutrition How Jan facilitates workplace wellness changes Do companies profit from positive well

Meet local celebrity Dr. Ann Kulze. Dr. Ann shares her amazing story of how she started as a primary care physician to expanding into lifestyle medicine, educational products, speaking and more!!! She has an amazing passion for what she does and Dr. Ann brings that passion to our conversation today.  I hope you enjoy!   Topics Covered: Dr. Ann's beginnings and how she got to where she is today Can we reverse diseases with dietary modifications? What barriers are in the way of overall health? The journey of changing your core values and the effects of this Supplementation of your diet.. what's best approach? What does the data say is the best diet(s)? Reach out to Dr. Ann: Via website: drannwellness.com Via Instagram: @drannwellness Via Facebook: @drannwellness

Today, we are joined by Courtenay Fisher who is an FNTP Nutritional Therapy Practitioner located here in Charleston.  We had an absolute blast during our conversation today and I was fortunate enough to learn quite a bit about nutrient-dense foods, the SAD diet, and many other things involving nutrition.  I got a lot out of this episode and I think you will too.  Enjoy!   Topics Covered: The SAD diet Where to start on changing your nutrition for the better? The individualization of a diet Do we over-complicate our nutrition? Courtenay's take on properly prepared nutrient-dense foods How effective are meal-prep services? Sorting out the research What it is like to be a client of Courtenay's   Reach out to Courtenay: Via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtenayFisherNTP/   1. Meal delivery option we mentioned: https://balancedbites.com2. Two quick resources on why we should avoid incentivizing with food: https://maryannjacobsen.com/what-rewarding-kids-with-food-looks-like-20-years-later/Although written

Today, I interview Laura Sapper who is an experienced Athletic Trainer here in the Charleston area.  She has had many roles in the world of athletic training and she brings this passion to our conversation today.  Enjoy!   Topics Covered: How Laura discovered her interest in Athletic Training People's perceptions and expectations of going to the Doctor Patients doing too much too soon Gaining patient's trust and creating buy-in Laura's roles at her school and which is most important Where are ATC's best served in the future? What is pushing ATC to broader horizons?   Reach out to Laura: Via Instagram: @laurasapper1

On Episode 75, I am excited to be joined by Stevie Boynton.  Stevie works on the mental health side of health care which is something that does not get talked about enough.  I was able to ask some very important questions for myself personally along with some questions that pertain to me as a professional. What Stevie does and who she works with How nutrition affects human behavior How to create action around a plan Finding the why and the motivator for people The various methods of therapy Stevie provides based on her clients' needs Helping people reverse engineer their problems Reach out to Stevie: Via E-mail: S_Sullivan989@hotmail.com Via Website: https://www.thelifeguidancecenter.com/our-professionals

Today on Episode 74, we are lucky enough to be joined by Cal Bauer of Pale Horse Crossfit and Bauer-Bilt Personal Training.  Cal shares his story with us today and the journey that has led him down the path he is on.  Cal is an amazing Crossfit athlete, an amazing coach, and we get into this among many other topics on today's episode.  Enjoy!     Topics Covered: Cal's story and what led him to coaching Crossfit full time How Cal's background helped him transition to Crossfit Cal's experience at Safe Passage Neuromonitoring as a Surgical Neurophysiologist How will today's interest in Strength & Conditioning affect longevity of the human body? What is Cal doing outside of Pale Horse Crossfit? Changes in the Army's physical testing   Reach out to Cal: http://palehorsecrossfit.com/ https://www.bauer-built.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bauerbuilt/  

Today on The Healthy Charleston Podcast we are excited to be joined by Dr. Rachel Wurdemann, owner of Sanctuary Blue. Sanctuary Blue is a center for optimal living located in Daniel Island, SC. Rachel shares her awesome story of what led her down the path to owning her facility alongside her husband, Josh. Topics Covered: Rachel's background How Rachel's views of health evolved throughout her education Rachel's experience growing up in Minnesota Health down to a cellular level Rachel's ideal client What an initial visit to Sanctuary Blue will look like Expanding your health bandwidth The goals behind Sanctuary Blue and how they chose the name Spitfire Questions Reach out to Rachel: https://www.sanctuarybluecharleston.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanctuarybluecharleston/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanctuarybluecharleston/

You will not be disappointed with today's episode as Joey has a fantastic story to share.  We start from when he is folding towels in a gym to having grown his gym memberships by 700%.  We discuss the intangibles of health & fitness and how to live your best life! Topics Include: Joey's early days of fitness Early lessons learned Joey's path to Exemplar Fitness The evolution of Exemplar Fitness A breakdown of Exemplar's training methodologies and programming Getting clients to come back Not overthinking health & fitness Educating & Empowering How Joey views the meaning of his job   Reach out to Joey & Exemplar Fitness: Via website: https://www.exemplarfitness.com/ Via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExemplarFitnessCharleston/?rf=125284041141370 Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1028197485/  

Today, I had an absolute blast interviewing Jenny Fisher.  Jenny, aka fitfishmom, is an oblique ambassador here in Charleston and provides amazing content via her social media channels.  If you really want to see what Charleston, SC is like while seeing some very cool workouts, I highly recommend you check her out!  I really enjoyed our conversation today and I hope you do as well.   Reach out to Jenny: Via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/fitfishmom/about/?ref=page_internal Via Instagram: @fitfishmom Topics Covered: Jenny's background and how she began using social media as a vehicle to inspire people What style of workout is Jenny influencing people to do? Jenny's definition of functional fitness Embracing your body Discussion on not over analyzing your diet What kind of feedback does Jenny receive on social media? Feeling good in your own skin Breaking women's' fear of getting too bulky

I am very excited to be joined by personal trainer Heather Black on today's episode.  Heather is a local personal trainer in Charleston, SC and was recently featured on the cover of Oblique Magazine as the cover model.  She is a mother of four and shares her amazing knowledge of how to be the best version of yourself.  If you are interested in fitness and health, I think you will really enjoy this episode.   Reach out to Heather: Via Instagram: @heatherblackfit Via Website: heatherblackfitness.com   Topics Covered: How Heather got into the fitness business Hitting the reset button What tools does Heather use to help progress her clients? Health Insurance Pharmaceuticals and Wellness The shift in Health & Wellness information (and misinformation) Research confirmation bias and how it negatively affects Health & Wellness Heather's definition of a healthy person Dealing with life's curve-balls and being adaptable

Today we are joined by Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, Courtney Burisch.  We had a very great conversation covering nutrition, sleep, and stress management.  I really enjoyed our conversation today and I highly recommend everyone check her out. Reach out to Courtney: Via Website: https://www.organicblondielife.com Via Instagram: @organic_blondie   Topics Covered: How Courtney's journey as a Lifestyle coach began Assessing your own mindset towards diets and nutrition Getting on the same page as your body and avoiding burnout Addressing the context of your tactics to changing your lifestyle and health There is no one size fits all when it comes to diet and lifestyle If you're not feeling good, something probably needs to change Using others to help you along the way and embracing a sense of community How Courtney defines what a healthy person is Starting with your mindset over specific diets

Today's episode is a little different than my typical podcast.  I am excited to be joined by Tom Moriarity on episode 68 of The Healthy Charleston Podcast.  Tom is the Director of Rehabilitation at East Cooper Rehabilitation Center located in Mt. Pleasant, SC.  Tom has also been on multiple sides of the coin as a Staff PT, being part of a private clinic, and now in his current corporate role at East Cooper Rehabilitation Center.  We go down some very interesting rabbit holes and I really think you will enjoy his take on things. Topics Covered: A brief description of Tom's role at East Cooper Rehabilitation Center Tom's background and career path Tom's experience in PT school How has the profession of being a PT evolved? Remembering the Golden Age of being a PT Transitioning to a managerial role at East Cooper and thinking about the collective Where does Tom view the PT profession currently? The importance of people knowing they have choices when seeking care Additions and the future of East Cooper Rehabilita

On episode 67 of The Healthy Charleston Podcast, we have three very special guests filling in for me.  They are Dane Gifford, Nate Jones, and Matt Shiver of Made 2 Move Physical Therapy.  They address the challenges of Olympic weightlifting, what it's like to diet as an Olympic lifter, and the many definitions of fatigue and physiological adaptations.   Topics Covered:   Matt Shiver's educational and sports background The importance of training environment When have you gone too far in your training without properly progressing and recovering? What does an Olympic weightlifting diet look like? Use of PEDs in competitive sports Nate laying out the definitions of fatigue and what they mean What does it mean to have a strong 'mental game'? What physiological adaptation prevents us from dying under physical stress in sport? How a coach or physical therapist plays a part in preparing an athlete to address fatigue Dehydration or overheating?  Which one is more detrimental to performance?

On Episode 66 of The Healthy Charleston Podcast. I am joined by Mental Guru, Brian Durbin, of Synchronicity located in Mt. Pleasant, SC.  We have a blast talking all things health, wellbeing, and living your best life. There is way more to being healthy and feeling great than nutrition and physical exercise. We discuss what other categories of life one can work on to improve their lives, and how having resources like a coach or community can help you become more aware and start making some positive changes. Brian really challenges our current mode of thinking. He encourages to be more open and maybe do some improv haha!   Reach out to Brian: Via Website: https://thesynclife.com/ Via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesynclife/ Via Instagram: http://instagram.com/thesynclife   Brian's early years and his involvement with sports How Brian overcame weight struggles and what he practices today to maintain his health Brian discovering his entrepreneurial side The theory behind why Brian and his partners opene

On Episode 65 of The Healthy Charleston Podcast, I am excited to be joined by Dr. Met Henderson. Meg is a physical therapist who specializes in women’s health particular postpartum. We get into a lot of topics and yes go on some tangents!!! But there is really great advice loaded in here including things to look for when determining if a woman is healthy after giving birth to a child. What is healthy in general for women. What are some warning signs to watch out for and when to seek help.  Dr. Meg was kind enough to share her knowledge of this field with us on today's episode. Meg wants women to thrive, be strong, perform their best!!! And shows us that the knowledge and tolls are out there...you just have to know where to look!!!   Reach out to Dr. Meg: Via Instagram: @4thtrimester.chs Via Website: https://www.4thtrimesterchs.com/   Topics Discussed: • Meg's background and how she chose her career path • How Meg handles a full time career along with being a mother • Understanding what is actually contributin

On episode 64 of The Healthy Charleston Podcast I am pleased to be joined by Carl Dearing of CDFIT.  Carl Dearing's work in functional training and individual program design stems from work as an exercise physiologist in the hospital and physical therapy settings and as a sports performance coach for high school, college, and professional athletes in Philadelphia.  Athletes, top business professionals, and people of all stages of life have chosen Carl and his outlook and insight into the human body to help them achieve peak performance, heightened body awareness, and increased quality of life. Reach out to Carl: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdfitcharleston/ Via website: https://cdfitcharleston.com/ Topics Covered: Carl's facility and how they evaluate their athlete's movement based on their needs Movement variability Therapy movements transitioning to performance How did Carl get into Strength and Conditioning? Modern medicine vs lifestyle changes to improve health Systems that have failed us and our

Meet USA Triathlon Elite Youth & Junior  Certified Coach Shana Fitch with Palmetto Tribe! Shana is someone with 2 passions and somehow has merged them together to create something awesome! Can you picture kids racing triathlons and training for endurance events! We can! And We love it! Shana created Palmetto Tribe for exactly that! She wanted to give kids the opportunity to learn and grow through training and teamwork with endurance sports. Her program has made endurance fun for these kids and given them a place to safely push their limits and grow. They have created a "tribe" where the kids learn amazing skills both in training and outside of training...in life! Shana ran the 400 and 800 in college at Virginia Tech then eventually found triathlons and get hooked! She loves triathlons and the kids so much! She made the bold decision to leave her digital marketing job and go all in with Palmetto Tribe! The program offers 6 week training programs and they even have a travel team where kids compete and train

Meet Q from Oblique Magazine! Q has such a cool story and is a big part of Oblique magazine that is changing the fitness game here in Charleston. Oblique magazine has been around for a long time and continues to evolve and push the industry forward. Be sure to check them out and follow them on social media and pickup the magazine locally in many fitness boutiques and gyms in the area!